Tudor Spooky Halloween
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From which century in England does the use of the word "Halloween" originate?
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The word "Halloween" was first used in 16th century England.
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The word "Halloween" was first used in 16th century England.
Samhain, pronounced Sown, is the first day of November, celebrated by the ancient Celts as a festival marking the beginning of winter.
In Tudor times, the tradition of practising magic was largely tolerated by the Catholic Church.
At Samhain, special bonfires were lit. These were believed to have protective and cleansing powers, and there were rituals involving them.
All Saints’ Day, also known as All Hallows’ Day, is a Christian solemnity celebrating the honour of all church saints on 1st November each year.
In Catholicism, purgatory is a place or state of suffering which is inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven.
Soul cakes were given out to soulers who would have mainly consisted of children and the poor.
Which three things did a certain man's servants demand on 31st October?
Correct
The servants demanded apples, nuts and ale.
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The servants demanded apples, nuts and ale.
Divination is the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means.